Spain Golf Holidays – Spain welcomed 4.1 million tourists in January

Canary Islands were the most visited region in Spain last january

Canary Islands attracted the most tourists to Spain in January

According to figures released by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), January 2023 saw 4.1 million international tourists visit Spain, a 65.8% increase over the same month last year. These visitors spent about 5.218 billion euros while they were in the country, an increase of 71.1%.

Statistics on Tourist Movements at Borders (FRONTUR) figures reveal that the United Kingdom was the country that sent the most tourists to Spain, with 742,212, 17.9% of the total, doubling the amount reported in January 2022.

There were also a large number of visitors from France and Germany. France contributed with 485,116 tourists and Germany with another 478,258. On the other hand, the United States, Italy and Ireland were the countries that registered the biggest annual growth.

The Canary Islands attract the most tourists, accounting for 32.7% of all visitors and seeing a spending rise of 50.9%; Madrid comes in second, with 16.8% of all visitors and a spending increase of 127.6%; and Catalonia, with 15.4% of all visitors and a spending increase of 83.7%.

After these, the next three most popular destinations are Andalusia (13%), Costa Blanca (10.3%), and the Balearic Islands (2.8%).

The average length of stay for all these tourists was 8.5 days, which is down 1.3 days from last year’s figures.

Spain is one of the most popular golf holiday destinations in Europe and has some of the best golf courses on the European continent.

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Alcanada Golf Resort nominated for the Annual Excellence in Service Awards

Alcanada is one of the nominees for the Annual Excellence in Service Awards

Spain golf resorts and golf courses compete in the 59club Europe South Annual Excellence in Service Awards

The 59club Europe South Annual Excellence in Service Awards ceremony will take place on March 2, and the top golf holiday resorts and golf courses in Spain have been shortlisted.

These distinguished honours are given to venues, teams, and people who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service to members and visitors in the worldwide golf and hospitality business.

The rating is impartial and is determined by scores achieved through a detailed and objective mystery shopping program that measures the experience provided to members, visitors and potential members that encompasses golf, leisure, spa and gastronomy operations.

In the Costa Brava, the resort Camiral Golf & Wellness, which was voted the number one golf holiday resort in Spain, received five nominations in multiple service excellence award categories.

In the Costa del Sol, the resort Finca Cortesín, host of the 2023 Solheim Cup, is nominated for two awards.

The golf courses of Alcanada Golf and Golf Son Muntaner, both located in the Balearic Islands, are represented in the categories of Golf Retail and Greenkeeper of the Year, respectively.

“We are very excited that this year’s Service Excellence Awards are just around the corner. This day allows us to celebrate and recognize places and teams that offer great experiences across the continent. In addition, with the assistance of colleagues from resorts across Europe, we provide their leaders with a unique networking opportunity”, says Lee Mathew Waggott, new Managing Director of 59club Europe South.

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Montecastillo Golf. Barceló Montecastillo Resort will host a new edition of the Aware Golf Strategy training course

The third edition of the Aware Golf Strategy returns to Barceló Montecastillo Resort

The Martin Cummins Golf Performance Academy by Castellana Golf is bringing back its ‘Aware Golf Strategy’ courses to the Barceló Montecastillo Golf and Sport Resort, in the Costa de la Luz, near Cádiz.

On March 2, 3, and 4, participants in this innovative golf training course will have access to the golf course, the practice course, the training rooms, and even the hotel gym, as well as a unique approach to training and playing style that helps the amateur player decrease his or her handicap without changing his or her technique or swing.

Besides the actual instruction days, the training course also provides three green fees, unlimited balls at the driving range, hotel accommodations for two nights (breakfast and dinner included both nights), and transportation to and from the golf course.

“We are really glad to cooperate with the Martin Cummins Golf Performance Academy by offering these strategic courses throughout the year. The diversity of our facilities, with a golf course designed by Nicklaus, a top-class driving range, two short-game areas, a gym and numerous meeting rooms, allow us to host this type of event with a total guarantee of success”, says Guillermo Pérez Gutiérrez, Golf Manager of the Barceló Montecastillo Golf and Sport Resort.

Half an hour from the beach and just ten minutes from the airport, the newly refurbished Barceló Montecastillo Golf and Sport Resort is nestled between a wonderful natural environment and a castle dating back to the 19th century.

Nearly 40 private villas and more than 120 rooms are available at this resort. Each accommodation follows a new B-Room concept with a contemporary design, while yet maintaining the hotel’s signature classic and exquisite aesthetic.

As a Jack Nicklaus design from 1992, the Montecastillo golf course is a lengthy and challenging test of golfing skill.

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